August SMACNA Pacesetters Update

SMACPAC Ambassadors continue to engage with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle building relationships that benefit all contractors.

SMACPAC Ambassadors continue to attend events throughout the summer of 2026, with the goal of strengthening relationships with critical Congressional stakeholders from both sides of the aisle.

One of the highlights of the summer was several SMACPAC Ambassadors joining several lawmakers at Rep. Lou Correa’s (D-CA) Disneyland event.

Stan Kolbe, CIC Club Member Kristine Hammond, Political Pacesetter Gina Medel, Congressman Correa, Political Pacesetter Carmen Koo (and CalSMACNA Executive and CIC Club Member Chris Walker at the event.


SMACPAC Ambassadors with Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA)

SMACPAC Ambassadors with Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), member of the Problem Solvers caucus.

SMACNA Cleveland Members attend Rep. Shontel Brown’s co-sponsored golf event.

(Photo on left)- CIC member John Sindyla, CIC Member Craig Berman, and Pacesetter Mike Steidel.

(Photo on Right)- Luke Sindyla, CIC Member John Sindyla, Rep Shontel Brown (D-OH), Pacesetter Mike Steidel, and CIC Member Craig Berman.



 
SMACPAC co-ambassador Annaliese Romain (far-left) and Pacesetter Dominic Bonitatis (far-right) join Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and event co-hosts DuPont CEO Edward Breen and his wife, Lynn. Chairman's Club Member Todd Bxybe attends a local event for Rep. Darin Lahood (R-IL).

 

 
CIC member Denise Murphy McGraw at a local fundraiser for Rep John Mannion (D-NY). 



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